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Bottom right

Date6/25/1980

Names

Gomez, Avelino, 1928-1980 (subject)

Mahler, John (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

Format

Picture

Notes

Original Toronto Star caption: Bottom right: Cherry Berry, badly bruised and cut, tries to struggle to her feet as Par Excellance goes past Clark. Swisskin was destroyed. Clark and LeBlanc escaped injury.

Subject

Horse racing accidents

Jockeys

Medium

Photographs

Language

English

ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0050711F

Country:Canada

City, town or township:Toronto

Neighbourhood:Rexdale

Province or state:Ontario

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